Hello, my name is Bryan. I am istalling a tumbled travertine backsplash in kitchen. I am new to all this so need some help with basics. I have istalled ceramic flooring, but this tumbled tile has got me perplexed. Getting it up isnt the problem what i need help with is how ti grout the tile without getting it in all the little holes. I have read many of the threads but none have addressed this issue. Maybe it has and i missd it. Either way i need some advice. Thanks

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Fill the HOLES. Make sure you use a sanded grout DO NOT USE UNSANDED. I do mine tight or about a 1/8" joint then grout the whole thing. TRUST ME GROUT THE WHOLE THING. its looks like dog poopy if you dont and grease and dust get in there if ya dont. good luck

I've put in a LOT of travertine and tumbled marble on backsplashes. With the inclusions, it is recommended to grout over everything. Yes, this fills the holes....but if your grout is a similar colour as the tile...it looks great, and doesn't collect stains, food bits, bacteria, etc.

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